Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 3: Travis Clark
Release Date: 02/06/2019
Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 347: Chase Muninger; Richard Fergola
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It’s fun to talk it over with one of America’s top up-and-coming competition pit masters on Episode 347 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Chase Muninger of Munny’s Stove BBQ in Wichita, Kansas, has won five KCBS Grand Championships since 2024 with his latest in a stacked 37-team field at Boots, Brews & BBQ in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Chase talks about his background in barbecue and how the competitive nature of it appeals to him. A member of the Kansas Air National Guard, Chase said he uses a “hybrid” cooking style with different kinds of smokers to achieve his success and...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 346: Brad Leighninger; Ryan McCoy (overall Show No. 500)
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It’s fitting that on Episode 346 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast - our 500th show when combined with three years on local radio - that our long-time friend Brad Leighninger joins us. Brad came on the show often in 2016 when we started the show and those who follow competition BBQ will enjoy the various topics that he touches on, including thoughts on the current state of KCBS and its leadership, plus what drives him to seed a fifth Team of the Year championship. We also get Brad's thoughts on his upcoming induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. We also talk it over with the...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 345: JP Parran; Grill Guys of Missouri
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We’ve met J.P. Parran on the competition circuit and he’s truly one of the most enthusiastic people out there, guaranteed to bring a smile to all and some great BBQ to the judges. On Episode 345 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, JP stops by to talk about his BBQ journey and how he and wife Colleen, who form Bourbon and Blues BBQ out of Wilmington, N.C., have made a successful leap from the KCBS two-met backyard series to the four-meat Masters. It’s particularly timely as Bourbon and Blues is coming off back-to-back Reserve Grand Championships on the KCBS circuit. It’s also time for our...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 344: Smokin' Aces BBQ; Meat Rushmore BBQ
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On Episode 344 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we take a trip to Texas to learn about up-and-coming team Smokin’ Aces BBQ. Led by friends Matthew Frazier and Justin Payne, Smokin’ Aces is fresh off a Champions BBQ Alliance Grand Championship in Giddings, Texas, boosting the team to second in the early season CBA points chase. Matthew and Justin break down how they got started competing and how they’ve meshed into one to be reckoned with. We also welcome Joel Fleetwood back to the show for his monthly Meat Rushmore BBQ appearance. With the World Cup coming to Kansas City for six games...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 343: Jason Halterman
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As the 2026 competition season gets rolling, a team to watch is Can Country Outlaw led by Jason Halterman. After a breakthrough 2025 season, which saw Can Country Outlaw win three KCBS Grand Championships plus a first-place 180 brisket at the American Royal World Series of BBQ Invitational, Jason is looking for even bigger things in 2026. On episode 343 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Jason about his BBQ career and the key elements in making huge strides last season with 20 top-10 overall finishes in 30 events. Jason also reveals a lofty goal that he would like to become the...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 342: Mike Davis of Lotta Bull BBQ
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 341: Jason Hester (Seahawks), Bill Gillespie (Patriots) talk football and food
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Call this one the bonus show! Unplanned, but here we are! Episode 341 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is our annual Super Bowl preview edition, from both football and foot angles. Representing the Seattle Seahawks out of the Pacific Northwest is Seattle Food Truck owner Jason Hester, Rolling Smoke BBQ & Co. Jason gives his game breakdown and offers up some Seattle-themed food ideas for game day in your backyard, along with a breakdown of his BBQ background. Then we’re off to Boston to chat with 2026 KCBS Hall of Fame Bill Gillespie of Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ after another banner 2025 season...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 340: Chris Salsberry; Skyler Spartan & Charlie Wallace
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Episode 340 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast features Chris Salsberry, whose Fred Vegas Smokers captured the Grand Championship at last weekend’s 63-team Lakeland Pig Festival. That earned Chris an auto bid into the inaugural BBQ World Cup in 2027, an event that he says is getting people excited in the competition world. We learn about the origin of the name Fred Vegas Smokers while Chris takes us through his background in the competition world, ranging back to the early days in 2012. It’s also time for our monthly trip to the Grill Guys of Missouri for the latest from Charlie Wallace and...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 339: Richard Fergola, Mitch Heath
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On Episode 339 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we welcome our friend Richard Fergola back to the show. The pitmaster of Fergolicious BBQ already has had an eventful 2026 with a vacation to Kenya before teaching a full-on competition BBQ class in Louisville. Now “Fergie” is off for a 10-day BBQ excursion to Costa Rica and Panama. There’s never a dull moment when Fergie is around and he also breaks some news of two new Richard Fergola BBQ sauces that are nearing release. Joining the show for the first time is Mitch Heath of new show partner Lovely Jubbly BBQ out of Wisconsin. Along...
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 338: Bill Purvis, Joel Fleetwood
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Season 8 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast begins and we’re thrilled to be back, looking to bring open-fire cooking knowledge to our listeners. That’s best done by having great guests and we kick off the new year with two of the best. Leading off Episode 338 is Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ, who’s not only a world champion but one of the best content producers around. We visit with Bill about his 2025 season, the year ahead and his line of rubs and sauces, which continue to grow. We also talk it over with Joel Fleetwood of Meat Rushmore BBQ, one of our new partners for the...
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